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All of Northville (City and Township)

Northville, MI: An Exceptional Detroit Suburb

Straddling Oakland County and Wayne County, Northville is a quiet Detroit suburb with a tight-knit community of neighbors.

The City of Northville has a population of just over 6,000 residents, while Northville Township boasts a population of nearly 29,000 residents. The whole Northville community is ideally located in a peaceful area, giving residents the quiet life that many crave.

Yet this community also provides residents with easy access to Ann Arbor (25 minutes away) and Detroit (30 minutes away), and plenty of attractions within the city and township.

Living in Northville, you never feel like you are missing out on anything fun. 

A Full Guide to Northville Residential Life

Relocating to a new area can be challenging if you know very little about it. This complete Northville community guide will help make your transition to this area easier for you, giving you access to everything you need to know about the city's real estate options, best neighborhoodscommunity events and attractions, business life and economy, and more.  

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Strong Ties to Its History

Northville was originally settled in 1825, although it wasn’t until 1855 that it was incorporated as a village. Although the community was originally part of Plymouth Township, it ended up splitting off in 1898 and later becoming its own city in 1955.

Over the decades, the community continued to grow, especially after Henry Ford bought a factory in the community and moved machinery to the factory in 1919. The plant provided valves for Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles during that era before closing and being sold in 1981. Today, Northville is still a popular place to live and boasts a thriving economy.  

Northville's Thriving Economy

Since Northville is ideally located between two major cities and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, companies from across the nation and around the world choose this area as the location for their offices. Notable employers in Northville include Aisin Technical Center of America, Jack Doheny Supply, Kroger, and Northville Public Schools.

Top industries in Northville include: 

  • knowledge-based services
  • private education & healthcare
  • government
  • retail 
  • manufacturing

Northville Offers Its Residents Plenty of Amenities

Because Northville has such an appreciation for its history, you’ll discover a lot of different historical buildings around town, including:

  • The Mill Race Historical Village
  • Yerkes House
  • Blacksmith Shop

Another beloved amenity in Northville is its public library system. Dating back to 1889, the Ladies Library Association was organized by Mary Lapham and featured 1,200 books and 150 members by 1892. The library system continued to grow overtime and in 1996, the new Northville District Library opened.

This community also offers a number of unique dining and shopping opportunities in downtown Northville.

Popular Community Events You Will Enjoy

During the summer months, the city holds Friday Night Concerts in Town Square, but this popular event isn’t the only community event that Northville hosts each year. Here are some additional events held each year in Northville:

  • Art in the Sun
  • Farmers Market
  • Northville Grub Crawl
  • Victorian Festival
  • Fire and Ice
  • Northville Christmas Parade

It’s safe to say that whatever your interests are, you can find an amenity or event in Northville that complements it.

Northville Real Estate Information

There are many different housing types from which Northville home buyers can choose, including townhomes, single-family ranches, two-story homes and more!

If you’re interested in learning more about all the available Northville homes for sale right now, then please contact us at The Kekich Team. We would love to further assist you by answering any questions you may have and providing you with some valuable home buying resources.

List Your Northville Home With Us!

And make sure to also connect with us if you’re already a resident of this community and you’re ready to list your Northville home on the market. We would love to help by first providing a free home evaluation.

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